{"product_id":"the-directors-craft-9780415404396","title":"The Directors Craft","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Directorâs Craft\u003c\/em\u003e is a unique and completely indispensable step-by-step guide to directing for the stage. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by one of the most adventurous and respected directors working today, this book will be an essential item in every student and practitionerâs kitbag. It provides detailed assistance with each aspect of the varied challenges facing all theatre directors, and does so with startling clarity. It will inspire everyone, from the beginner just starting out to the experienced practitioner looking to reinvigorate their practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKatie Mitchell shares and explains the key practical tools she uses to approach her work with both actors, production teams, and the text itself. She addresses topics such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe ideas that underpin a playâs text\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003epreparing improvizations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwelve Golden Rules for working with actors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003emanaging the transition from rehearsal room to theatre\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eanalyzing your \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'As an introduction to Stanislavski, and a demystification of the director's role, this is a comprehensive read.'\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eTotal Theatre\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'This is particularly useful for A level students... The book has a clear, matter-of-fact style throughout... A useful resource to staff and A level students alike.' \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Teaching Drama\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction Part One: Preparing for Rehearsals 1. Organising your early responses to the text 2. Organising information about each scene 3. Investigating the big ideas of the play 4. Analysing the action of the play 5. Deepening work on character 6. Building relationships with your production team 7. Selecting actors and testing starting points for rehearsals 8. Preparing the rehearsal environment Part Two: Rehearsals 9. The initial few days of rehearsals 10. Building the world of the play 11. Working on the scenes of the play Part Three: Getting into the Theatre and the Public Performances 12. Technical and dress rehearsals 13. The public performances Part Four: Context and Sources 14. How I learnt the skills the book describes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48864570507607,"sku":"9780415404396","price":31.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415404396.jpg?v=1782120550","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-directors-craft-9780415404396","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}